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Elderly Veteran and Protesters Arrested at U.S. Capitol

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Elderly Veteran and Protesters Arrested at U.S. Capitol
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87-year-old veteran John Spitzberg was arrested during a protest at the U.S. Capitol against the Army's 250th anniversary parade, which he and other veterans criticized as a waste of resources and politicization of the military. The protest was part of a broader anti-war movement, and Spitzberg, despite health challenges, expressed his commitment to activism and supporting fellow protesters. The incident drew widespread attention and highlighted ongoing political tensions surrounding military displays.

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  1. The story behind the arrest of 87-year-old veteran John Spitzberg at the Capitol  NPR
  2. 87-year-old’s five-word response to being arrested at Trump protest  The Independent
  3. About 60 protesters demonstrating against military parade arrested outside U.S. Capitol  CBS News
  4. ‘It feels like a betrayal’: 87-year-old Gainesville veteran discusses viral arrest while protesting in D.C.  WCJB
  5. US Capitol Police arrest about 60 people outside Rotunda steps  WUSA9

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